As local schools break up for the half-term holidays, Superintendent Mark Travis of West Mercia Police has taken the opportunity to remind people across the region to act responsibly and not put themselves at risk by behaving recklessly during the ongoing extreme weather conditions.

Business and home owners affected by the floods are being urged not to use petrol or diesel water pumps in confined spaces as they can pose a significant safety risk and as has happened in the past, can lead to a loss of life.